About this episode
This episode provides tips from writers, readers, and researchers to help listeners get back into reading in a distracted age.
In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining your reading muscles is doable. In this episode, tips from writers, readers and researchers to help you accomplish your summer reading goals. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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Topics covered
- reading
- self-improvement
- focus
- summer reading
- tips
Keywords
- reading tips
- focus on books
- summer reading goals
- self-improvement
- distracted age
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